Business
Australian company bringing 226 jobs to Iredell
April 13. An Australian environmental cleanup company is coming to Statesville where it is completing its first plant in the United States. EPOC Enviro, which will get $1.6 million in state incentives, will bring 226 jobs that pay an average of $64,000 a year. Hiring begins this summer. The 260,000 square-foot plant on Route 70 […]
Birkdale Village owner/developer licks wounds, vows to try again
April 11. By TL Bernthal. The owners of Birkdale Village are not giving up on plans to expand the mixed-use lifestyle center now that they have a year to revise their expansion plans. “We’ll be back,” said Tim Perry, managing partner of North American Properties, which acquired Birkdale Village in November 2020. A 4-2 vote […]
Veteran developer says 270-acre ‘Lagoona Bay’ will be his last project
April 10. By Dave Yochum. Veteran real estate developer Jake Palillo says the Lagoona Bay Beach Club in Huntersville will be his last major project before turning the Palillo family business over to his son and son-in-law. “This development will be my final project, and the crown jewel of properties I have developed across the […]
People on the Move: Dr. Taylor Sandberg
April 6. Dr. Taylor Sandberg is joining Atrium Health Primary Care One Health Family Medicine Mooresville. Sandberg is board certified in family medicine. She has clinical interests in prevention, lifestyle medicine, pediatrics, gynecology, women’s health, adolescent and young adult medicine, and caring for seniors. Sandberg received her medical degree at East Carolina University. The office […]
Lakefront home sells for record price per square foot
April 5. After extensive renovations, a lakefront house in The Peninsula that transacted at $1.4 million in 2019 has sold for $3.8 million after two months on the market. It’s a record price based on square footage. The 3,884 square foot home at 17605 Spinnaker’s Reach sold for more than $900 a square foot, according […]
Handel’s grand opening: Free ice cream for the first 50 guests on April 6, plus win free pints
April 5. Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is bringing their flavors to Cornelius, with a grand opening party starts Thursday, April 6, and goes to Saturday, April 8. Expect entertainment, raffles for free pints, face painting, balloon art, and more. The local Handel’s is kicking off its grand opening celebration with the first 50 guests receiving […]
From icy to hot: Davidson Ice House will become Hot Mess
April 4. Long-time friends and restaurant veterans Jennifer Brulé, owner/chef of Davidson Ice House which closed last December, and Robert Maynard, CEO of Won Life Holdings and co-founder and CEO of Famous Toastery, have partnered in a new culinary venture they say Davidson has needed. The pair has turned the old Davidson Ice House space […]
People on the Move: Rescue Ranch names new development and humane education managers
April 4. Rescue Ranch recently welcomed the addition of two new team members, Joan Rizzo as development manager and Todd Fowler as the humane education manager. Rizzo has spent more than four decades as a nonprofit and strategic philanthropy professional, raising funds and community awareness for many causes. Most recently, Rizzo worked at MSC Industrial […]
It’s official: Chef David Burke to take over operations at Port City Club
March 31. The owner of Port City Club and David Burke Hospitality Management, the restaurant management and consulting company, officially announced a multi-year agreement for internationally acclaimed chef David Burke to take over the operations of Port City Club. The 13,500-square-foot, 350-seat restaurant on Lake Norman, will be rebranding as Port City Club by David […]
Carowinds celebrates 50th anniversary today
March 31. Carowinds marks its 50th anniversary today and will celebrate the milestone with new attractions and entertainment, décor, specialty treats and more throughout the year, with the festivities beginning this weekend. On March 31, 1973, Carowinds officially opened to 6,000 guests. The grand opening marked the culmination of years of formulation, planning and development […]
